Which healthcare associated infection is the greatest risk for patients?
A- Pneumonia
B- Catheter related infections
C- Intravenous line infections
D- C. difficile
Correct Response: B
Catheter related infection is the most commonly occurring healthcare associated infection, therefore, these infections are the greatest risk for patients. For this reason, indwelling urinary catheters are used only when necessary and, then, they remain in place for the briefest period of time possible. Pneumonia, intravenous line catheters and C. difficile are all healthcare associated infections, however, they do not occur as frequently as indwelling urinary catheters do.
A- Pneumonia
B- Catheter related infections
C- Intravenous line infections
D- C. difficile
Correct Response: B
Catheter related infection is the most commonly occurring healthcare associated infection, therefore, these infections are the greatest risk for patients. For this reason, indwelling urinary catheters are used only when necessary and, then, they remain in place for the briefest period of time possible. Pneumonia, intravenous line catheters and C. difficile are all healthcare associated infections, however, they do not occur as frequently as indwelling urinary catheters do.
